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Skill And Beauty; The Making Of A Lewis Razor.

by
Hirlau
Published on 10-03-2017 04:29 AM

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Welcome,

What we have today is a rare look at the making of a Charlie Lewis straight razor. A few individuals have the pleasure of owning a straight razor made by Charlie Lewis; with this video we all have opportunity to see this professional at work.

Thank you Charlie Lewis for sharing this video with us.

Lewis Razors: Primitive Blades For Modern Times.

Enjoy the journey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Carborundum, More Than A Sharpening Stone.

by
Hirlau
Published on 02-24-2017 02:02 AM

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Welcome,
Even today the word Carborundum is tossed around in circles of conversation with regard to sharpening stones and industrial abrasives. There was a good chance that your father and your grandfather had items around the home that were made by this company. Follow the link below and enjoy an article written by Straight Razor Place member Martin103 on the history of the Carborundum Company.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ce-1891-a.html

Enjoy the journey,,,,,
Thiers, France the "Center of Cutlery"

by
Hirlau
Published on 11-23-2016 11:57 PM

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Welcome,,,
Here is a nice article written about the city of Thiers, France and it's contributions to the world in the category of cutlery. The article was written by Straight Razor Place member; Martin103.
Enjoy the read,,,,

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Beautiful Sheffield Steel, But Who Made Them?

by
Hirlau
Published on 11-17-2016 04:21 AM

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There are some beautiful Sheffield straight razors in this photograph below. Many of you reading this article now, probably have a few similar to the razors pictured here. Have you wondered who actually made them?
Follow the link below to the article "Who Made That?" written by Zak Jarvis of The Shivering Beggar.
Enjoy the journey,,,,

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Fourth restore...redo - rookie mistake

Thanks, I can't lie, I'm a bit proud of it. Though it's no where near some the artwork I've seen on this site - Wow!... The spine work is what really
JellyJar Today, 06:12 AM

Fourth restore...redo - rookie mistake

I was actually reading up on the posts about reshaping the heel this afternoon. After reading those posts I see what you mean. I'll have to gather my
JellyJar Today, 06:08 AM

Coticule edges (dilucot) under microscope 160x

No, really, I have moved more to Jnats, that provide a keener and smoother edge. I have not experimented with Coticules much, in the last couple years.
Euclid440 Today, 05:49 AM

Dovo "Best Quality" Shave ready

Beautiful razor and a real steal, IMHO. This would make for either a fantastic first razor or a nice addition to a growing collection.
ppetresen Today, 05:33 AM

1 micron diamond paste instead of 12k stone for refreshing

For me, if .50um paste, Diamond or CBN will not bring an edge back, it gets a touch up on a finish hone.

But first, take a look at the edge
Euclid440 Today, 05:32 AM

7th Annual North Central Texas Razor Meet at Charlie Lewis Straight Razor Workshop

I have one more appropriate for him!
ScottGoodman Today, 05:24 AM
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